Since 2008, presenting America's best bluegrass and acoustic musicians, live in Hamden, CT
Concerts:
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The Faux Paws
Saturday, December 7, 7:00 pm
Indoor House Concert
166 Mather Street, Hamden, CT $30
A Faux Paws live show is an explosive roller coaster ride that brings the audience along. Virtuosity on the fiddle, mandolin, guitar and saxophone, sure, but also vulnerability, personal lyrics, tight 3-part brother harmonies, playful interplay, intricately arranged details and soaring improvisations
Is it bluegrass? Sometimes. Old-time? Occasionally. Celtic? Can’t quite say that. Folk? Americana? Jazz? Singer-songwriter? None of the above, but the Faux Paws have deep ties to all of these traditions and blend their elements effortlessly.
So what can we say? This band takes risks. They’re dynamic, exciting, sincere, irreverent, infectious, and surprising. They move deftly between moods, influences and instruments but always maintain a “groove” that pulses through the music like a heartbeat.
Podcast
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My most recent podcast interview is with banjo legend
Tony Trischka.
Tony Trischka won 2024 IBMA Song of the Year for "Brown's Ferry Blues" w/Billy Strings. He continues to be a huge figure in the bluegrass world.
He talks about his musical influences, from Earl Scruggs and Bill Keith to Charles Ives and Bill Monroe, who famously didn't hire Tony for his band! He taught Bela Fleck back in the day. He still loves performing and writing, but has cut way back on touring, after seven decades in the business. A thoughtful and inspiring musician and person.
Episodes to date:
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Missy Raines, Phil Rosenthal, Doyle Lawson, Justin Moses, Todd Phillips, Rhonda Vincent, Luke Bulla, Mark Schatz, Jason Carter, Rob Ickes, David Grier, John Reischman, Mike Compton, Clay Hess, Caroline Owens, Amanda Cook, Tim O'Brien, Dan Tyminski, Bryan Sutton, Michael Cleveland, Jerry Douglas, Danny Paisley, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Trey Hensley, The Honey Dewdrops, Deanie Richardson, Jesse Brock, Tony Trischka
Jams
Next GuitartownCT bluegrass jam is Sunday, October 27, from 3:00 - 5:30, at Best Video in Hamden. Plenty of bluegrass for players of all levels, along with the usual mirth and merriment! Free, but a $5 donation to support Best Video is appreciated.
Past Shows
The Tony Rice Unit
David Bromberg & Angel Band
Jesse Winchester
Tim O’Brien
Cherryholmes
Carlene Carter
Blue Highway
The Del McCoury Band
Dr. Ralph Stanley & Clinch Mt. Boys
The Grascals
The Punch Brothers
Sierra Hull & Highway 101
Tim O’Brien & Bryan Sutton
David Peterson
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
Dailey & Vincent
Peter Rowan
The Travelin’ McCourys
Brandon Rickman
Kenny & Amanda Smith
Hot Mustard
Jim Hurst
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
The Honey Dewdrops
Cahalen Morrison & Eli West
Dale Ann Bradley
The Spinney Brothers
Hot Rize
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
Billy Strings & Don Julin
David Grier
Joe Walsh & Celia Woodmsith
Jim Hurst & Rob Ickes
Sierra Hull & Courtney Hartman
The Little Roy & Lizzy Show
The South Carolina Broadcasters
Beppe Gambetta
The Slocan Ramblers
The Page Turners
Mile Twelve
Helen Highwater String Band
Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley
Joe Walsh & Sweet Loam
The Bryan Sutton Band
Twisted Pine
Zoe & Cloyd
Matt Flinner
Town Mountain
Jacob Johnson
Courtney Hartman & Taylor Ashton
Missy Raines
Flinner, Grier & Phillips
Lula Wiles
John Reischman & The Jaybirds
Danny Paisley
Jeff Picker Band
Grant Gordy Band
Rock Hearts
Jake Blount, Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer
Cane Mill Road
Bruce Molsky & Tony Trischka
Jordan Tice
Jake Eddy
Andy Statman
Luke Bulla
Amanda Cook Band
Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
Tray Wellington Band
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